Ask Henry
Pool Heating Advice From a Florida Pool Contractor
Ask Henry is where we answer the questions Florida pool owners ask us beside the equipment pad: which heater fits, how big it needs to be, what it costs to run, how long it lasts and why it stopped heating. Each page gives the short answer first, then the Florida-specific detail, with the manufacturer documents and energy-price sources linked at the bottom.
The contractor behind it is Henry Manna, Owner/Operator of Modern Pool Heating by Affordable Solar & Pool Heating, LLC, and a Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor, license CPC1460367. The company installs and services solar, heat pump and gas pool heating across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte & Pinellas County, so the advice here is about equipment we put in and repair ourselves.
Henry Manna
Owner/Operator
- Company
- Modern Pool Heating by Affordable Solar & Pool Heating, LLC
- License
- Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor · CPC1460367
Pool heating basics
Which heater fits a Florida pool, how big it needs to be, how long it takes, and what to check when it stops heating.
Pool heat pumps
Sizing, running cost, lifespan, electrical needs and cold-weather limits for electric pool heat pumps on the Gulf Coast.
Solar pool heating
What solar costs, how many collectors a pool needs, how it does in winter, which roofs work, and how leaks get fixed.
Gas & propane heaters
Natural gas versus propane, 250K versus 400K, heat exchangers, running cost, lifespan and the faults we see most.
Brands, warranties & comparisons
Head-to-head brand comparisons, warranty terms side by side, and which units offer Wi-Fi and automation.
Costs & pricing
What drives installed price, what our recent jobs cost, and what each heating method costs to run on Florida energy prices.
Not sure which heater fits your pool? Ask Henry.
Tell us your pool size, whether there is a spa and how you use the pool, or send photos of the equipment pad. We will tell you what fits, including when the right answer is repairing the heater you already have.
- Request a Pool Heating Quote
- Send Us Photos of Your Existing Pool Equipment
- Compare Pool Heating Options
- Get Help Choosing the Right Heater
Henry Manna, Owner/Operator · Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor CPC1460367 · Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm
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Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm · Licensed & insured · Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor CPC1460367